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Coverage dated April 8, 2025

US Postal Service seeks to hike cost of a first-class stamp to 78 cents

Headline from NBC4 Washington

The proposed changes would raise mailing services product prices approximately 7.4%.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    US Postal Service seeks to hike cost of a first-class stamp to 78 cents (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    The proposed changes would raise mailing services product prices approximately 7.4%.

  2. New York Post

    The cost of sending a letter could get a lot more expensive if the USPS gets approval (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a rate increase this summer that includes hiking the cost of a first-class stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents.

  3. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    U.S. Postal Service seeks to hike stamp prices to 78 cents | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> The United States Postal Service said today it wants to raise the price of first-class mail stamps to 78 cents from 73 cents, effective July 13.

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